Mick Jenkins and The Underachievers Announce New Zealand Tour

Chicago hip hop artist Mick Jenkins is returning to Aotearoa for an epic double-bill with hit-making New York rap duo The Underachievers, to play shows in Auckland and Wellington this coming March. They're both recent visitors to our shores, you may have caught Jenkins wowing local crowds with his powerful performance at this year’s Laneway Festival 2017, while The Underachievers last hit local stages during their Forevermore tour in 2016. Cop the details below…

Mick Jenkins and The Underachievers
Wednesday 21st March, The Powerstation, Auckland
Thursday 22nd March, San Fran, Wellington
Ticket presales available from 3:00pm, Wednesday 22nd November

Check out the video for Jenkins’ huge hit single ‘Jazz’…

Here’s Jenkins’ recent collaboration with BADBADNOTGOOD (also visiting New Zealand in January) ‘Drowning’…

Watch the clip for The Underachievers’ gigantic hit ‘Herb Shuttles’…

Press release:

Chicago’s finest wordsmith MICK JENKINS returns after a brilliant Laneway Festival set in January, and this time he’s crossed state lines to partner with New York duo THE UNDERACHIEVERS for one massive hip-hop double bill.

Taking over Auckland’s Powerstation on Wednesday, March 24 before playing San Fran in Wellington the following night, fans can expect full sets from both acts.

Australian hip-hop favourite BARO currently rising through the ranks with single ‘Pretty’ will be support for all shows.

Tickets go on sale at 2pm this Friday, November 24.

My Live Nation members can be among the first to secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning this Wednesday, November 22 at 3pm.

For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: livenation.co.nz.

Currently fresh off the release of his debut studio debut album “THC (The Healing Component)”, Mick Jenkins, the Alabama-born-Chicago-raised rapper makes the personal political with smart rhymes.

Jenkin’s first release, 2013’s “Trees and Truths” mixtape caught the ears of Chicago’s scene-makers with its acid jazz-influenced production, biblical allegory and lacerating lyricism.

“The Water[s]” LP arrived a year later, a meditation on water as life’s truths it stands as Jenkins breakout project.

Propelled by viral smashes ‘So Devillish’, ‘Gold Soul Theory’ and ‘Herb Shuttles’, The Underachievers are making their way out of their Flatbush, New York home one rhyme at a time.

“Renaissance”, their current release explodes with feel-good energy with xxlmag describing it as an album that speaks to those more concerned with lyrical content, cementing their place as a reputable rap group.

POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND - WEDNESDAY MARCH 21

SAN FRAN, WELLINGTON - THURSDAY MARCH 22

TICKETS ON SALE 2PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24

My Live Nation pre-sale: 3pm November 22 until 12pm November 24

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.mickjenkins.com, www.theualifestyle.com & www.livenation.co.nz